Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Opportunities at REDAVIA Tanzania

REDAVIA, the pioneering solar farm company, is hiring an Electrical Engineer to support growing the company’s solar farm mini-grid portfolio in Tanzania.

Company

REDAVIA manufactures, finances and operates leased solar farms in East and West Africa.

REDAVIA’s mini-grid solution provides off-grid communities with reliable energy to power, not only household loads such as lights, phones and appliances, but also productive loads such as milling, welding and pressing.

● Technical support in questions about IT-based solutions for the field (energy metering, base station and cloud-based operation)

● Mapping of customers and metering infrastructure

Project Development Support:● Develop project requirements by interfacing with the customer, understanding existing design documentation● Complete site technical visits to assess local context and technical interfaces● Assist in the importation process and other related activities of REDAVIA in Tanzania such as customs clearance, license acquisition, etc.● Develop project budget for non-standard equipment or non-standard sites

Solar Farm Installation:● Develop front-end and detailed engineering (electrical/controls) for new sites● Manage installation contractors during site installation● Commission new site installations ● Perform technical training for installation/commissioning team in technical aspects of the REDAVIA standard systems

Other Activities:● Ensure product and installations comply with defined standards● Use experience gained from customer support to influence the definition of new products● Implement safety, environmental and quality standards in REDAVIA solutions/products

Job requirements: Track record: ● At least 3-5 years of demonstrated experience with electrical engineering of off-grid power generation systems, including diesel generators, solar PV installations, ideally in mini-grid projects● Advanced knowledge and experience in power network planning with focus on cable design and protection coordination of single phase and three phase systems● Experience in digital mapping an advantage● Advanced knowledge in communication systems (LoRa, LTE mobile network) and IT technologies API communication)● Comfortable working with cloud-based platforms, e.g. Google Suite● Expert in Excel, Word, PowerPoint or similar IT software● Basic knowledge in AutoCAD and/or Power Factory or other similar software an advantage● Track record of successful engineering projects in the Energy Sector

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Mindset:● Safety first: Consistently applies REDAVIA’s Health, Safety, Social Impact and Environmental Impact guidelines● Team player: Enthusiasm to work in a young and motivated team in a collaborative manner and willingness to extend expert knowledge to apply in new areas● Communication Skills: Able to directly communicate and interact with various stakeholders of different backgrounds● Flexibility and Adaptability Competence: Willingly adapting to constantly changing circumstances while maintaining a corporate perspective. Engaging in continuous learning, adjusting the application of knowledge, skills and abilities while addressing new challenges as contextual realities change. ● Output driven: Enjoys delivering engineering outputs to short timelines and high-quality standards consistently

Background:● Degree (Bachelor/Masters) in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering● Fluent in English. Swahili a plus.● Affinity with renewable energy

What we offer:REDAVIA is revolutionizing the energy supply for emerging and frontier markets, creating unparalleled environmental and development impact at scale. We offer the Electrical Engineer the opportunity to make a difference in a professional, non-hierarchical and friendly work environment: Work that matters in an enjoyable team. How to apply:If you are eager to take this opportunity to put a dent in the universe, please send us your resume and a short introductory email (in English) to Teamtanzania@redaviasolar.com We hope to hear from you!